The Lady Mc Connell midge is an interesting, but yet straightforward tie that applies only basic materials. An effective still water pattern that represents an newly hatched adult midge.
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Lady Mc Connell pattern recipe
- Hook: Mustad R30 # 16
- Tying thread: Sheer 14/0 Black
- Trailing shuck: Para post or Z-Lon
- Tail: Grizzle hackle tip
- Body: Superfine dubbing dark olive
- Shell back: Natural deer hair
- Hackle: Grizzle saddle
That’s an amazing looking midge dry fly and tied so perfectly! I definitely have a stream in mind for this one. I will be tying some with black and/or claret dubbing as well.